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"A captivating puzzle-mystery where you deduce the fates of a ship's crew using environmental clues and logic, perfect for solving bite-sized puzzles between obligations."
Minimum session
15 min
Pausability
Pause anytime
Resume friendliness
Some reorientation
FOMO pressure
Zero FOMO
Focus required
Intense
Session structure
Open-ended
Where to play
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Platforms
PlayStation 4, PC / Windows, macOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
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In this 1-bit first-person mystery game, a merchant ship called the Obra Dinn has appeared at a London harbor, years after being declared lost at sea. As an insurance adjuster, the player must examine the ship for clues.
"In 1802, the merchant ship "Obra Dinn" set out from London for the Orient with over 200 tons of trade goods. Six months later it hadn't met its rendezvous point at the Cape of Good Hope and was declared lost at sea. Early this morning of October 14th, 1807, the Obra Dinn drifted into port with sails damaged and no vi…
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Return of the Obra Dinn — Session FAQ
- How long does a session of Return of the Obra Dinn take?
- The minimum meaningful session for Return of the Obra Dinn is approximately 15 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
- Can you pause Return of the Obra Dinn?
- Yes — Return of the Obra Dinn supports instant pause. You can stop at any moment without penalty, making it ideal for sessions that might be interrupted.
- Does Return of the Obra Dinn pressure you to keep playing?
- Return of the Obra Dinn has no FOMO mechanics — no timed events, live content, or narrative cliffhangers. You can stop whenever you want without feeling like you're missing out.
- What is Return of the Obra Dinn's Session Respect Score?
- Return of the Obra Dinn has a Session Respect Score of 8.7/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.